Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
136 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Una. 68.3% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 93% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Una, which ranks 6 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 18.8%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 15,991 registered service enterprises.